Use the following table to determine the individual or entity that may conduct a verification of compliance with design standards required by § 144.135.
Table 144.140
| Verification of compliance with design standards may be performed by - | Provided that - |
|---|---|
| (a) A registered professional engineer (P.E.) licensed by one of the states of the United States or the District of Columbia; | The PE ensures he or she does not exceed the scope of his or her P.E. license. |
| (b) An authorized classification society that has been delegated the authority to issue the SOLAS Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate under 46 CFR 8.320; | The authorized classification society ensures that the employees that perform the verification of compliance holds proper qualifications for the type of verification performed. |
| (c) The Coast Guard |